(Estherville, Iowa) Iowa Lakes offers convocations to bring culturally diverse events to campus and the community. The next convocation will be Bystander Awareness with Tim Collins on Tuesday, … more

(Estherville, Iowa) The Iowa Lakes Community College Music Department announces the 2023 Jazz Band Contest schedule for January 19 and 20. High school jazz bands compete throughout each day in the … more

Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa, along with author and Variety board member Jon Phillips, are proud to announce the publication of a new children’s book: Joni’s … more

I went on a mission trip in December to Liberia, Africa. It was a trip that I will never forget. I didn’t really know what to expect. I was invited to be a part of conferences and crusades. I … more

AFTERNOON GATHERING – A large group of birds settled down on a piece of farm equipment to catch up with one another after another chilly week. These little birds are often seen on the farm … more

A blessing called The Year as a House was shared with me recently. I loved the beauty of thinking of 2023 as a house. With the door open and offer itself to each of us. I’ve never been big on … more

Katie Nelson is a high school senior who has taken an interest in writing for the newspaper. She enjoys reading and writing in her spare time, as well as various other activities such as bowling, … more

The Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce Battle of the Business Bowling Tournament will be held on Friday, January 20 with a snow date of Friday, January 27. This event will bring the people of Emmetsburg … more

(Spencer, Iowa) The Iowa Lakes Community College Continuing Education Department is offering two Third Age College, also known as Stay Active in Learning (SAIL), classes mainly for individuals 65 and … more

Riviera Theatre in Emmetsburg hosted approximately 135 individuals including both students and staff from the Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire School District last Friday to watch Ice Age. The … more